Richard and Vic are coming to the building in downtown Manhattan where «MEDHQ» is situated.
— Oh, this skyscraper is really tall!
— Our office in on the 25th floor.
— I see. What does that sign say?
— That's the name of our firm. «MEDEQ». It's short for «medical equipment».
— When was the firm founded?
— In 2008. Back then it was called «Agency for Medical Equipment». It was situated in a small office far away from here.
— But later you moved.
— That's right.
— I'm really impressed with the progress of your firm.
— Oh, thanks.
— Now I'll see what a real modern office is like.
— Come in. Welcome to our office.
— It's full of modern equipment.
***
— Let's go for a swim.
— Why don't we get down to business?
— Why not discuss the itinerary first?
— I have already prepared ours. We could visit some of the hospitals if you want to.
—We could also see the labs.
— I suppose we could start tomorrow morning.
— I suppose we could go to the hospital right after breakfast.
— I suggest we start at 9:00 so that we could see more.
— What about a cup of coffee?
—Why not?
— Yes, okay.
— Yes, that's a good idea. How about writing down all the proposals?
— Yes, that would be very interesting.
— Great!
— Yes, why not start tomorrow?
— Shall we make it 10 o'clock?
— It's okay with me.
— That would be great!
***
— Are we going to see some more pictures?
—Why don't we go to the mo vies tonight?
— I suppose we could visit David in his office and have lunch together.
— I guess not, I don't feel like it.
— No, I don't want to.
— I'd rather not.
***
— What are you looking for?
— You mean folders? Like this one?
— They are called paper clips, if you mean these things here.
— Is there anything in particular you want to get for your wife?
— You mean curlers?
— What kind?
— I guess so. What about your daughter? What would she like?
— Do you mean eye shadow?
— Eye liner?
— For ... those things you put papers into. I don't know what you call them.
— Yes, that's it thank you. And haven't you got those things that hold papers together?
— Oh, yes, I always forget that word. Thanks.
— Yes, she asked me to bring her those things for her hair; you know ... uh ... to make it curl.
— Yes, I believe you are right.
— Uh ... are there many kinds?
— She wants those paints for her eyes; I've forgotten what you call them.
— Yes, that's it. And those pencils ... well, you know...
— Yes, I guess this is what she meant. I can't ever remember all those words.
***
— What did he want?
— What did he ask you about?
— What did he say?
— Why did he leave?
— Are we going to see him again?
— He wanted to know what time it was.
— He wondered if I was ready to speak at the meeting.
— He said he couldn't accompany us to New York.
— He said he had to be at the office at ten.
— Yes, he said he would come to the hotel to see us to the airport.
***
— What did he talk to you about, that reporter?
— He asked, if I had enjoyed my stay in America, where I had been, what I had seen, whom I'd met, why I'd come, when I would come again, and so on and so forth.
***
— I saw you talking to that young man from the «Star». What did you talk about?
— Did he ask you about the project?
— Did you give him any details of the project?
— What else did you talk about?
— He wanted to know where I came from. He asked, what I liked about America, where I had been, what I had seen.
— Oh, yes, he wondered if we were going to start some sort of joint venture.
— No, I said I couldn't give him any details, since we hadn't signed the contract yet. I said I had to talk to the partners first.
— Nothing. He just thanked me and left.
***
— Ms. Friedman, are there any messages for me?
— Please do. Did Morrison call?
— What else?
— Any important messages?
— Shall we leave the lady alone? And tell me, did the MEDEQ people call about the joint venture?
— What did say about that?
— Yes, Mr. Robertson. People kept calling all day yesterday. Shall I read them to you?
— Yes, he asked if you had read his report.
— A lady, who didn't give her name, asked if you were in. And when I told her you weren't, she wanted to know where you were...
— Yes, sure. Your lawyer said he couldn't keep his appointment and he would call you later. The lady asked if she could find you at home and...
— Yes, Richard Johnson called and asked if he could find you, I told him you would be back today. And I told the lady the same. I hope you don't mind.
— She just thanked me.